We’ve put together a survey to get your feedback on the ideas, strategies, and projects to bring energy and life to Downtown through public space improvements, mixed-use development, and exciting, home-grown activations to bring Duluthians Downtown for fun, work, and community building.

The survey should take about 7-10 minutes to complete.

We want your input!

Engagement Snapshot

  • 18+ focus groups, interviews, and walking tours

  • 1,143 online survey responses

  • 51 ambassador workshop questionnaire responses

  • 4 steering committee meetings

  • 3 community open houses

What have we been working on?

Imagine Downtown is a 5-year action plan for Downtown Duluth. We are in the process of vetting initial plan ideas, strategies, and policies with the project team, key leaders, and community members.

Plan policies include: pathways to economic innovation; measures to stimulate investment in infrastructure and services; supporting housing development; strategies for a welcoming public realm that is safe, engaging, and inclusive; and improving one’s quality of life. While there is an undeniable urgency to achieve these goals, the process will take the time needed to hear the voices of the community, explore new ideas, and advance a plan that reflects the values of Duluthians.

From the engagement during the community visioning phase and previous studies and their outreach efforts, a set of goals and values were defined:

  • Imagine Downtown is a vision for Duluth’s downtown. We imagine a welcoming, vibrant, and prosperous district, where everyone feels at home.

Upcoming events

Thank you to the following organizations who have committed time and resources to help us Imagine Downtown

Major Funders & Sponsors